Brick stitch—addressed only as a subcategory in other bead books, until now—is one of the most simple and common stitches used worldwide. Complete with historical information and uses, tools and techniques, and a gallery of brick-stitched work from contemporary artists, it's the fourth in a series of very successful single-technique books on the art and craft of beadwork from Beadwork magazine.  Paperbound, 9 x 12, 124 pages, 50 color photographs, 42 line drawings, 24 charts.

This second book in the Beadwork How-To series focuses on peyote stitch. Beading with Peyote Stitch fully illustrates, with text, line drawings,and photographs, everything you need to know to use this stitch for flat and three-dimensional pieces. A brief history section includes a discussion of the difference between peyote stitch and gourd stitch. Beadwork by authors and nationally-known artists are sure to inspire the beginner as well as the veteran beadworker. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 112 pages, color photographs and line drawings.

Suddenly, beads are everywhere, from the necks of celebrities to the wrists of schoolgirls to the fashion runways of New York—and the art of working with beads has risen proportionately. Herringbone stitch, a versatile South African off-loom bead technique, feels like snakeskin and has a visible chevron pattern. It’s a favorite among beaders, and yet no other book devotes itself entirely to this method. With historical information, cultural background, techniques, projects and instructions, and a gallery of inspirational pieces, this is the foremost guide to a unique beading technique. The fifth book in the Beadwork How-To series.  Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 128 pages.